The First SUV? 1984 AMC Eagle 4×4

Quirky or prescient? You could proffer that question about a lot of American Motors vehicles. I’d rate this 1984 AMC Eagle station wagon as a bit of both. And AMC had it all going on in ’84 as they… more»

Just Needs Finishing: 1957 Chevrolet 210 Wagon

Of the Tri-Five Chevies (1955-57), most people would say that the ’57 is more desirable because of the styling updates it received. The 210 was still the middle trim level, and the VIN decodes the one here as such…. more»

Dusty Malibu: 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle

Chevrolet introduced the Chevelle as a mid-size car in 1964, and it quickly became its second-best seller.  The automobile would get a styling refresh in 1966 and be treated to a tunnel back roof design for the Sport Coupe… more»

39k Miles? 1978 Honda Accord

In 1978, the Honda Accord was still in its very early days of production, having just been introduced as a ’76 model, with the first-generation cars appearing much differently from how their modern sedan styling looks nowadays.  One of… more»

Stored 43 Years: 1963 Chevrolet Nova SS

Though it sold well enough, the Corvair was a rather unorthodox compact car. So in 1962, Chevrolet added the Chevy II, which had its water-cooled engine in the front like every other GM automobile. The Super Sport edition would… more»

Swivel Seats: 455-Powered 1975 Hurst/Olds

By 1975, some of the hot in terms of performance U.S. offerings had already gone by the wayside, but the Hurst/Olds soldiered onward, and for the bleak period the auto industry was going through, it was pretty cool a… more»

7,400 Mile 1993 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 Pace Car

The attraction between a certain element of the car community and the limited-edition runs of pace car tributes issued by domestic manufacturers is limited to a specific age demographic. These days, you don’t see much fanfare about major racing… more»

Euro Spec Model: 1997 BMW M Roadster

The world of European cars in the United States has a long history, with the best versions of otherwise decent cars being kept overseas. When individuals began importing gray market cars in the 1980s, it was basically a way… more»

12k Mile Barn Find! 1964 Mercury Park Lane

In the 1960s, Park Lane was the upper series of full-size Mercury automobiles, positioned above the more pedestrian Monterey. The seller’s 1964 edition could be rare for two reasons: first, it’s a convertible of which less than 2,000 copies… more»

440/4-Speed: 1973 Dodge Charger

There is something undeniably attractive about a project candidate a new owner can drive and enjoy immediately. That is the opportunity provided by this 1973 Dodge Charger. Adding to its appeal, its drivetrain combination should provide performance that will… more»

13K Mile Garage Find: 1973 Chevrolet Impala

Chevrolet knocked out something like 933K Impalas in 1973 – a very big number and much of that success was due to the “Custom” two-door hardtop such as this Fort Lauderdale, Florida example that T.J. has found for us…. more»

Unmolested and Uncut: 1950 Mercury Monterey Coupe

In hot rod culture, the 1949 through 1951 Mercury coupe is one of the most popular starting points for building a custom vehicle.  Influenced by James Dean’s 1949 Mercury coupe in “Rebel Without a Cause” and the Barris brothers’… more»

LS Swap? 1975 Chevrolet Nova

We see plenty of classics from The Malaise Era at Barn Finds where readers suggest performing an LS transplant. The logic is sound because it would undoubtedly improve vehicle performance when that quality was severely lacking in anything rolling… more»

Long-Term Owner: 1955 Ford Thunderbird

Ford is credited with creating the Personal Luxury Car segment when it released the First Generation Thunderbird. However, some would argue that the Muntz Jet was actually the first such vehicle. The T-Bird bested the Muntz on two fronts,… more»

38K Miles: 1987 Chrysler Fifth Avenue

The seller reports that this 1987 Chrysler Fifth Avenue has traveled just over 38,000 miles over the last 37 years, which is an average of just over 1,000 miles a year. It looks great in the photos and the… more»

Cheap Project? 1965 Ford Mustang Barn Find

Finding a cheap project candidate can be challenging, especially if the object of a buyer’s desire is a first-generation pony car. However, this 1965 Mustang could be such a vehicle. It recently emerged from a barn after years in… more»

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